,One of Philadelphia radio’s most respected behind-the-scenes programmers is stepping into an even larger spotlight.
Beasley Media Group has expanded Chuck Damico’s programming responsibilities once again, naming the longtime Philadelphia radio veteran as the new Program Director of Country powerhouse WXTU-FM. The move officially takes effect May 23 and places Damico in charge of three major Beasley brands in one of America’s most competitive radio markets.
Damico will continue overseeing Rock giant WMMR and Classic Rock staple WMGK while now also taking the reins at WXTU following the retirement of longtime programmer Mark “Razz” Radziewicz.
Inside Philadelphia radio, this is a major move.
Because WXTU is not simply another Country station.
For years, the station has been one of the format’s most consistent and recognizable brands, carrying enormous audience loyalty throughout the Delaware Valley while competing in one of the toughest and most personality-driven markets in the country. Replacing a programmer like Razz — whose fingerprints became deeply connected to the station’s identity — was never going to be a casual decision.
That is likely why Beasley turned to someone who already understands the market at a deep level.
Damico’s history with the cluster stretches back more than three decades. Since arriving in Philadelphia in the mid-1990s, he has worked across multiple departments and formats, building one of the more quietly impressive resumes in modern market radio. His path included roles in promotions, technical production, research, programming, and on-air work before eventually ascending into some of the market’s most influential programming chairs.
That type of long-term market knowledge matters.
Especially now.
Philadelphia remains one of radio’s most heritage-driven cities, where listeners form strong emotional bonds with stations, personalities, and formats. Programmers who succeed there typically understand more than music scheduling and ratings strategy — they understand the culture of the city itself.
And Damico has spent decades immersed in it.
Over the years, he has helped oversee brands ranging from Rock and Sports to Variety Hits, proving an ability to navigate dramatically different audiences while maintaining strong station identities. His leadership at WMMR and WMGK since 2024 further solidified his reputation as one of Beasley’s key programming architects inside the market.
Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet.
Country radio continues evolving rapidly, balancing traditional listeners with younger audiences while also competing against streaming, digital platforms, and changing music consumption habits. At the same time, personality, community involvement, artist relationships, and local connection remain absolutely critical inside the format.
WXTU has historically excelled in those areas.
And Beasley executives made clear they believe Damico is the right person to continue that momentum into the station’s next chapter. Statements released by the company praised both his leadership style and deep understanding of the Philadelphia audience while also honoring the legacy built by Razz over many years at the station.
The move also says something larger about where radio still finds value in 2026.
Experience.
Trust.
Market familiarity.
And leaders capable of building culture around a station brand.
Because while technology continues reshaping how audiences consume audio, heritage radio stations still rise and fall on the strength of the people guiding them behind the scenes.
And in Philadelphia, Chuck Damico has quietly become one of those people.
As radio companies continue searching for stability and identity in a rapidly changing media world, Beasley just handed one of Philadelphia’s biggest Country brands to someone who already understands the heartbeat of the city — and that may prove invaluable moving forward.
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